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Apr 2023
43m 15s

Puppy Scammers Steal Thousands

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After the loss of the family dog, Tana is determined to find a new canine companion for her husband who suffers from dementia. Hoping to surprise him for Christmas, Tana finds a breeder online and sends payment, but the puppy doesn't arrive, and the breeders keep asking for more money for expenses. Hear how investigators from Google's CyberCrime Investigation Group follow leads on these types of crimes every day, leading to international arrests and litigation. 

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